Finding the Third Proportional to 44,998 and 96,222
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,998 and 96,222 is: 205,757.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,998 : 96,222 = 96,222 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,998/96,222 = 96,222/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,998x = 96,222 × 96,222 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,998x = 9,258,673,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,258,673,284/44,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,757.44
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